Angulon 165mm, but that's a "special" for wide-angle. And some Symmar 180mm f:5.6
Angulon 165mm, but that's a "special" for wide-angle. And some Symmar 180mm f:5.6
The 240/420 Symmar is the usual victim for a Compur 2 donation. Do be careful that this is the correct version asthe Compur 2 comes in a variety of incompatible sizes.
YMMV, but no issues with mine the 355mm f9 Repro-Claron is mounted in...Originally Posted by Bill_1856
I have that lens, and I must agree that it's a gem. I also have to agree with Kerry's assessment that it probably wouldn't be worth doing again. That shutter was NOS so it has a good long life yet. Most Compur 2's I've seen are rather ragged, and btw there are several (3-4+?) varieties of Compur 2, all with different cell threadings, so make sure you get the particular Compur 2 you're looking for. The cells from a 14" Artar will require custom adapters for any shutter, so that is a big cost regardless. Since the weight difference is rather small (especially if your 14" has a brass barrel), I would suggest using a modern Copal 3 (including the 3S), which is easier to find and in my experience much more reliable than most Compur 2s (the NOS ones excepted of course).
They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea.
-Francis Bacon
The cost does seem to be adding up - If I put $250 into buying a shutter, and then a couple hundred for mounting, another $50 for a shutter overhaul, then it seems a little expensive.
I'm having trouble finding an alternate lens though. I want something in the 360mm range, and really light.
Thanks all. I think I've deveoped an alternate plan.
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